scealpóg — meaning in English

English meaning

• chip noun A small piece broken off a larger object, or the mark left where it broke off.
• pinch verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
• splinter noun A thin, sharp fragment broken off from a larger piece, often wood.

Senses

scealpóg is used for these senses in English:

• pinch The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.
• splinter A long, sharp fragment of material, often wood.

chip — full definition

1. noun A small piece broken off a larger object, or the mark left where it broke off.
2. noun A tiny electronic circuit, or a thin fried slice of potato.
3. verb To break a small piece off something.
4. verb To contribute money or effort along with others.

pinch — full definition

1. verb To squeeze a bit of skin or an object tightly between the thumb and finger.
2. verb British informal: to steal something, usually minor.
3. noun A small amount of something, especially a powder, held between finger and thumb.
4. noun A difficult or tight situation, often financial.

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